Quest protein chips as primary or secondary source of protein?

[AdamFrostburg]

So I'm currently on a cut, and my calories are limited, ofcourse. So I need to stick to low carb, low fat sources of protein in order to keep my ratio good.

My main source of protein is canned tuna, and eggs (on occasion). Would it be bad to heavily supplement protein using Quest protein chips? They are nearly entirely protein. From what I can tell, they are essentially just chips made from compressed whey protein, with some trace amounts of other stuff and flavoring to keep it together. Theoretically, if all my carbs came from fresh fruits and vegetables, could I theoretically just eat the protein chips to get all my protein? I wouldn't realistically do this due to the sodium content, but in a pinch, would this be a problem? Would I get adequate quality protein?

[Nicksosure1]

So I'm currently on a cut, and my calories are limited, ofcourse. So I need to stick to low carb, low fat sources of protein in order to keep my ratio good.

My main source of protein is canned tuna, and eggs (on occasion). Would it be bad to heavily supplement protein using Quest protein chips? They are nearly entirely protein. From what I can tell, they are essentially just chips made from compressed whey protein, with some trace amounts of other stuff and flavoring to keep it together. Theoretically, if all my carbs came from fresh fruits and vegetables, could I theoretically just eat the protein chips to get all my protein? I wouldn't realistically do this due to the sodium content, but in a pinch, would this be a problem? Would I get adequate quality protein?

You would almost surely be fine as far as protein content goes, but especially on a cut, I'd rather depend on lean meats to keep me full. Depends on how you are doing in that arena right now though.

[boo99]

So I'm currently on a cut, and my calories are limited, ofcourse. So I need to stick to low carb, low fat sources of protein in order to keep my ratio good.

My main source of protein is canned tuna, and eggs (on occasion). Would it be bad to heavily supplement protein using Quest protein chips? They are nearly entirely protein. From what I can tell, they are essentially just chips made from compressed whey protein, with some trace amounts of other stuff and flavoring to keep it together. Theoretically, if all my carbs came from fresh fruits and vegetables, could I theoretically just eat the protein chips to get all my protein? I wouldn't realistically do this due to the sodium content, but in a pinch, would this be a problem? Would I get adequate quality protein?

I’d be more concerned with the mercury amount in the tuna you’re consuming as your main protein source than with the chips

That said, the chips are milk blend with milk/whey so you’d be ok in getting good quality protein/leucine from those

[cmacken]

I would mostly be concerned about the majority of your protein coming from Tuna. How many cans per day does that equate to?

[boo99]

I would mostly be concerned about the majority of your protein coming from Tuna. How many cans per day does that equate to?

I just wrote that above don’t you bro’s look at the replies lol

[Paulie1986]

I would mostly be concerned about the majority of your protein coming from Tuna. How many cans per day does that equate to?

[AdamFrostburg]

Shoot. Mercury?? Okay, well I like canned tuna for the convenience. Are there any equivalent options??

[AdamWW]

why would you opt for something that isn't filling like processed protein chips?

[LtGoose]

Enjoy your mercury poisoning

[AdamFrostburg]

What can I eat that is as convenient as canned tuna, and like an equivalent, but not filled with mercury?

[AdamWW]

What can I eat that is as convenient as canned tuna, and like an equivalent, but not filled with mercury?

canned chicken

[BeginnerGainz]

Canned chicken and pouch tuna

If you want to try something different, try ON nutrition wafers

[AdamFrostburg]

Canned chicken and pouch tuna

If you want to try something different, try ON nutrition wafers

I'm down for the canned chicken! but how is pouch tuna any different from canned??

[BeginnerGainz]

I'm down for the canned chicken! but how is pouch tuna any different from canned??

Waaaaay less mercury

[AdamFrostburg]

Waaaaay less mercury

It's the same fish; same species. I don't understand.

[AdamWW]

It's the same fish; same species. I don't understand.

Yeah I dunno how it’d be any different...

[BeginnerGainz]

It's the same fish; same species. I don't understand.

Another thing is, pouched definitely taste better than canned IMO

[AdamFrostburg]

OKay, so now that I am switching over to canned chicken. How do I rid my body of the built up mercury levels?

[AdamWW]

OKay, so now that I am switching over to canned chicken. How do I rid my body of the built up mercury levels?

You wait

[Mrpb]

Bad idea. They're highly processed and may have been created at high temperatures, which affects protein quality. They're also devoid of micronutrients.

On a cut, or any time, you're better off getting your protein from sources likes unprocessed chicken, fish, dairy.

If you must eat these highly processed protein snacks I'd recommend to eat them in moderaton and occasionally.

[snailsrus]

Eggs brah eggs and egg whites

Costco has the cheapest canned chicken

Quest chips for protein come on that’s such an expensive unfilling source, air pop some popcorn and drink a whey isolate

Do you need a shelf stable protein?

[AdamFrostburg]

Eggs brah eggs and egg whites

Costco has the cheapest canned chicken

Quest chips for protein come on that’s such an expensive unfilling source, air pop some popcorn and drink a whey isolate

Do you need a shelf stable protein?

Egg whites sound good. How do you separate the egg from the white, and what do you do with the yolks?

[faithbrah]

air pop some popcorn and drink a whey isolate

can confirm, i've been doing this on my cut and it's epic

[snailsrus]

Egg whites sound good. How do you separate the egg from the white, and what do you do with the yolks?

feed them to the dogs, if it’s a hard boiled egg I toss them or feed them to my husband. Costco sells cartons of egg whites for cheap, and youtube how to separate a yolk and egg white, I crack it in half and spoon the yolk between egg shells letting the egg white slide out and separate

can confirm, i've been doing this on my cut and it's epic

is cheap and can replace most expensive protein snacks

[AdamFrostburg]

feed them to the dogs, if it’s a hard boiled egg I toss them or feed them to my husband. Costco sells cartons of egg whites for cheap, and youtube how to separate a yolk and egg white, I crack it in half and spoon the yolk between egg shells letting the egg white slide out and separate

is cheap and can replace most expensive protein snacks

That sounds like a solid system. But why don't you just get the liquid egg whites in the carton? Wouldn't that just be easier?

[snailsrus]

That sounds like a solid system. But why don't you just get the liquid egg whites in the carton? Wouldn't that just be easier?

i have I family of 5 I’m not the only one who eats eggs and Costco is an hour away. Egg white cartons are also more expensive and I have chickens

[AdamWW]

i have I family of 5 I’m not the only one who eats eggs and Costco is an hour away. Egg white cartons are also more expensive and I have chickens

I miss getting eggs from my ex's chickens...

her mom would feed them flax seeds along with their usual diet, and they were truly free-range.... they only went into the pen if they chose to.

darkest orange yolk you'd ever see.

[snailsrus]

I miss getting eggs from my ex's chickens...

her mom would feed them flax seeds along with their usual diet, and they were truly free-range.... they only went into the pen if they chose to.

darkest orange yolk you'd ever see.

we have ducky eggs too and ours have to be in a pen cause coyotes, but they eat lots of garden scraps from our veggie garden, flax, and a special local feed the eggs tastes so much better though mmmmm oh and red wheat grass

[AdamWW]

we have ducky eggs too and ours have to be in a pen cause coyotes, but they eat lots of garden scraps from our veggie garden, flax, and a special local feed the eggs tastes so much better though mmmmm oh and red wheat grass

Yeah that was the downside: many of them got taken by chicken hawks, etc..

Also, the rooster was a jerk and actually would chase the hens until they died if they got injured.... nature is f*cked up...

[AdamFrostburg]

we have ducky eggs too and ours have to be in a pen cause coyotes, but they eat lots of garden scraps from our veggie garden, flax, and a special local feed the eggs tastes so much better though mmmmm oh and red wheat grass

What do duck eggs taste like? What are their macros? Are they a good alternative to chicken eggs?